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Nina Capri

A little bit of this and that, with an emphasis on music that brightens the day and lifts your spirits. You'll hear new music, local music, world beat, and plenty of folk, rock, blues, and jazz.

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Joan Armatrading

Love and Affection
Joan Armatrading 1976 via Fontana a&M
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Ben Traverse

Shady Grove
Old Time American Music 2022 via Independent
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Michigan music!
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The Almighty Groove

Shine Fandango
Frere d'Afrique 2024 via Real World X
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The Ed Palermo Big Band

21st Century Schizoid Man
The Great Un-American Songbook 2017 via Cuneiform Records
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2:40 pm
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Rose City Band

Radio Song
Sol Y Sombra 2025 via Thrill Jockey
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Leftover Salmon

Six Feet Of Snow
High Country 2014 via Independent
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2:30 pm
WYCE Jammie Awards 2025 (click for more info)
WYCE is excited to announce our 25th Jammie Awards on Friday, February 28th at the Intersection!

There will be performances from (*READ 3 BANDS FROM PAPER IN THE STUDIO*) as well as 15 other bands, the full lineup can be found online at wyce.org.

Jammie tickets are on sale now at sectionlive dot com and The Intersection box office. 

All proceeds from ticket sales benefit WYCE!

The 2025 WYCE Jammie Awards are presented by Varnum... with support from DGRI, Gun Lake Casino, Founder's Brewing, Tiger Solar, Stock Da Bar Vodka and Schuler Books

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Empty Trainload Of Sky
Single 2024
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Jai Uttal & the Pagan Love Orchestra

Corner
Shiva Station 1997 via Triloka (Koc566)
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2:20 pm
Bells Brewery - Nate Smith (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Brewery. 

Bell's Eccentric Cafe presents Nate Smith on Sunday, February 16th. 
Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm. Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, and producer.
More information on this 18 and up show is at Bells-Beer-dot-com

Steve Earle

City of Immigrants
Washington Square Serenade 2007 via New West Records
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Keb' Mo'

Put a Woman in Charge ft. Rosanne Cash
Oklahoma 2019 via Concord
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Mark Knopfler

Hill Farmer's Blues
The Ragpicker's Dream 2002 via WEA/Reprise
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Ringo Starr

Look Up (ft. Molly Tuttle)
Look Up 2025 via Lost Highway
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Larkin Poe

If God Is A Woman
Bloom 2025 via Trick-Woo
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2:00 pm
CASA of Kent County (click for more info)
Every child in foster care deserves a voice in the courtroom, and you can be that voice. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates - known by the acronym CASA - of Kent County is looking for dedicated volunteers to advocate for children in the child welfare system, ensuring they have the support and stability they need. 

No special background is required--just compassion and a desire to make a difference. 

CASA invites you to join them in bringing hope and positive change to a child's life. 

Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer today.at casakentco dot org.  That's c-a-s-a-k-e-n-t-c-o dot o-r-g!

Giacomo Gates

Hazel's Hips
Everything Is Cool 2015 via Savant Records Inc.
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Donal Lunny

Kickdancer
Coolfin 1998 via Blue Note Records
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Luke Winslow-King

Peaches
Flash-A-Magic 2024 via Bloodshot

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Works Progress Administration

Always Have My Love
WPA 2009 via Red Distribution
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1:40 pm
GLC Live at 20 Monroe- Hippie Sabotage (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting Hippie Sabotage at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on May 14th.

Hippie Sabotage are an electronic and hip-hop duo, including elements of psych and indie rock.

Carpetman will be joining them on this tour.

Tickets and more information for Hippie Sabotage at GLC Live can be found online at live nation dot com.

Various Artists

Frigg (Finland) - Maple Cake Farm
Putumayo Presents Scandinavia 2025 via Putumayo
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The Afghan Whigs

Arabian Heights
In Spades 2017 via Sub Pop
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1:30 pm
Play WYCE Concert Calendar (click for more info)

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Joni Mitchell

Coyote
Hejira 1976 via Elektra / Wea
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Janiva Magness

The Mojo Boogie
My Bad Luck Soul 2000 via Blues Leaf Records
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1:20 pm
Bells Brewery - Nate Smith (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Brewery. 

Bell's Eccentric Cafe presents Nate Smith on Sunday, February 16th. 
Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm. Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, and producer.
More information on this 18 and up show is at Bells-Beer-dot-com

Tommy Emmanuel

Blood Brother
It's Never Too Late 2015 via Thirty Tigers
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Drew & Ellie Holcomb

Memory Bank
Single 2025 via Magnolia
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Bob Dylan

Meet Me In The Morning
Blood On The Tracks 1974 via Columbia
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Elizabeth King

Testify
Living In The Last Days 2021 via Bible & Tire
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1:00 pm
LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN PSA (click for more info)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan works with the West Michigan community to permanently protect and care for nearby natural areas. 

By preserving and restoring West Michigan's unique ecosystems--from its big forests and wild rivers to its sandy lakeshore dunes--they give future generations the opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural wonders we treasure today. 

Learn how you can volunteer for The Land Conservancy of West Michigan, explore a nature preserve, attend an informational event, and support the permanent protection of nature in West Michigan at naturenearby dot org. 

Joe Beck & David Sanborn

Cactus
Beck & Sanborn 1975 via Sony
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The Harlem Gospel Travelers

Get Involved
Rhapsody 2024 via Colemine
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Babatunde Olatunji

Oyin Momo Ado
Drums of Passion 1960 via Sony
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Rhiannon Giddens

Up Above My Head
Tomorrow Is My Turn 2015 via Nonesuch
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12:40 pm
Section Live - Wilder Woods (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Wilder Woods with special guest Haffway, on Saturday, February 22, at the Intersection.

Wilder Woods is the new project from NEED TO BREATHE frontman Bear Rinehart. The tour supports the artist's debut record, "Curioso."

Tickets plus more information on Wilder Woods' performance at The Intersection are available at section live dot com or the Intersection box office.

COMPILATIONS

Nawwar
Rough Guide to Palestine 2014 via Rough Guide to Palestine

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Scott Goudeau

Allyson's Room
Paint Sky 1992 via Broken Records
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12:30 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

On Tuesday, February 18th, join Sophia Brewer, an academic librarian at Grand Rapids Community College, as she delves into her research on early African American women's clubs and the remarkable women who led these organizations right here in Grand Rapids.

The event will take place at the Grand Rapids Public Library. 

Learn more at grpl.org

The Waifs

Shiney Apple
The Waifs 1996 via Compass Records
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Bebe Stockwell

Minor Inconveniences
Single 2025 via Columbia
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Ruthie Foster

What Are You Listening To_
Joy Comes Back 2017 via Blue Corn
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12:20 pm
Bells Brewery - Nate Smith (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Brewery. 

Bell's Eccentric Cafe presents Nate Smith on Sunday, February 16th. 
Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm. Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, and producer.
More information on this 18 and up show is at Bells-Beer-dot-com

R.E.M.

Nightswimming
In Time- The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003 2003 via Warner Bros.
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Johnny Clegg & Savuka

These Days
Heat, Dust & Dreams 1993 via Capitol
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Arjun

There It Is
Transition 2019 via Pheromone Records
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Michigander

I'll Be OK
Michigander 2025 via Thirty Tigers
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Michigan music!
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12:00 pm
Literacy Center of West Michigan (click for more info)
The Literacy Center of West Michigan has a waiting list of learners who are seeking one-on-one mentorship to improve their literacy skills. 

You can meet this need, and best of all, you don't need any special skills...just the ability to read and write English and a passion to help others do the same.

Attending a volunteer information Session is the first step in learning more about becoming a literacy coach.

You can find more information online at Literacy Center WM dot org.  That's Literacy Center WM dot org.


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